Energy Efficiency Rebates

Holyoke Gas & Electric - Commercial Energy Assistance Program

Holyoke City of commercial energy efficiency rebate program

program summary

Holyoke Gas & Electric's Commercial Energy Conservation Program offers zero interest loans to its commercial customers who are making energy efficiency improvements to facilities. The applicant must obtain cost estimates from contractors before turning in the application. The payback period of the loan is flexible depending on the amount of assistance requested, but cannot exceed five years. Monthly payments are included on the customer's electric bill. All assistance requests greater than $10,000 require approval by the Holyoke Gas & Electric Commission.

Eligible measures include (but are not limited to): lighting improvements; installation or upgrading of gas fired boilers, furnaces, conversion burners, water heaters, and central air conditioning systems; weatherization upgrades; and solar photovoltaic or solar hot water installations. Participating facilities must receive gas or electric service from Holyoke Gas & Electric in order to qualify. More information on terms and eligible measures is located on the program application.

Please see the project-specific requirements for a list of eligible projects.

eligible technologies
Solar Water Heat, Solar Photovoltaics, Water Heaters, Lighting, Furnaces, Boilers, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows, Doors, Motors, LED Lighting, HVAC, Level-2 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment
website
https://www.hged.com/commercial/ee-business/ceap/default.aspx
program administrator
Holyoke Gas and Electric Department
program notes
October 15, 2015
Annual review; solar photovoltaics and solar hot water are now eligible for financing through this program.
August 13, 2018
Annual review, minor changes.
January 2, 2019
No changes.
June 3, 2020
Annual review, no changes to incentive.
April 5, 2023
Annual review, updated eligible incentives and loan amounts
May 23, 2024
Annual review: no changes
January 4, 2025
Annual review: updated links
What cities does Holyoke City of cover?
The following cities are in the Holyoke City of service area. However, this program may not be available in every city. Check the program website for details.
Chicopee, Easthampton, Holyoke, South Hadley, West Springfield, Westfield